OUTPOST 611 LOCAL EATERY AND TAPHOUSE
2454 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater FL 33759 · 7272248284
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
APR 24
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 13, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired CFM for Ian McCarthy expired 12/10/25, Wendy McCarthy expired training 12/15/25, Riley McCarthy expired training 12/15/25 SafeStaff. Current training for Teresa Gibbs 10/24/26
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up in the incorrect order -Rinse, wash, sanitize. Reviewed with manager. Emailed the correct set up of manual dishwashing at triple sink hand out. Manager set up triple sink in the correct order
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm chlorine. Manager replaced empty bottle of sanitizer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked chicken 50 F,buttermilk pickles 49 F, raw chicken breast 49-50 F in table top cooler. Food in cooler overnight. No temperatures taken this day Food discarded -Raw pork 51 F placed in cooler less than 2 hours - manager placed pork in freezer for quick chill
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 50 F, buttermilk pickles 49 F, raw chicken breast 49-50 F in table top cooler. Food in cooler overnight. No temperatures taken this day. Manager discarded food - raw pork 51 F placed in cooler less than 2 hours. Manager placed in freezer for quick chill down
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Reviewed with manager
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired CFM for Ian McCarthy expired 12/10/25, Wendy McCarthy expired training 12/15/25, Riley McCarthy expired training 12/15/25 SafeStaff. Current training for Teresa Gibbs 10/24/26
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish washing area and host area. Manager labeled spray bottles
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned the interior of the ice machine
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside reach in cooler opposite stove
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up in the incorrect order -Rinse, wash, sanitize. Reviewed with manager. Emailed the correct set up of manual dishwashing at triple sink hand out. Manager set up triple sink in the correct order
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - soiled and stained cutting boards at cook line reach in cooler and food prep coolers in kitchen
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment and holder for cans in kitchen. - Floor soiled in walk in cooler in the back of the building
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in coolers in kitchen -soiled inside cabinet at bar Reviewed with manager
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line
Nov 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 49 F, cooked pasta 47 F, pasta salad 47, meatloaf 50:F Reviewed with manager food storage of cooling foods that were stacked next to and on top of cold holding foods in reach in cooler nearest fryers. Manager separated food and placed food on ice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - soiled and stained cutting boards at cook line reach in cooler and food prep coolers in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Ice cubes and towels inside handwashing sink at bar Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only.
No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar. Manager added soap to dispenser. Reviewed with manager
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment and holder for cans in kitchen. - Floor soiled in walk in cooler in the back of the building
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line
Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in coolers in kitchen -soiled inside cabinet at bar Reviewed with manager
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine run three times, primed Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 46 F- 50 F in top area cold holding unit Reviewed with manager storage below fill line of chicken. Manager placed chicken in freezer for quick chill down - recheck 33-41-F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked rice at 125 F Manager reheated rice to 201 F
Cutting board on prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks opposite grill and at salad station. Reviewed with manager
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods ( chicken) without written procedures approved by the division. Reviewed with manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili made two days previously - Reviewed with manager
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Reviewed with manager
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the bar area. Reviewed with manager. Manager labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned drop plate
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Reviewed with manager
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets of reach in cooler and freezers. Reviewed with manager
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit (walk in cooler ) in a customer/nonsecure area. Manager locked walk in cooler located outside
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over deli meats in reach in cooler, relocated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Sandwich press surface soiled Accumulation of grease on grill surface Soda gun holster at bar soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quat sanitizer used in triple sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep tables
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven and toaster interiors soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler handles soiled Cooler gaskets soiled
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler next to parking lot and dumpster containing unpackaged food and not secured when not in use
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to oven
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair then clean utensils without washing hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) in top rail cold holding unit on cook line, no temperature monitoring -hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) 43F operator put in reach in freezer to get them down to temperature
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned Ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Lids in storage area still wet
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under equipment Wall behind slicer soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Reach in cooler on cook line across from stove
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw ground beef over cheese in reach in cooler- manager rearranged food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Corned beef 64 F at 2:45 pm portioned at 10: 00 am above fill line top area of reach in cooler - manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs 50 F in top area of corner cooler - temperatures taken today - placed in freezer for quick chill down recheck 34 F
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Corned beef 64 F at 2:45 pm portioned at 10: 00 am above fill line top area of reach in cooler - manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice in warmer 129 F - employee increased heat to reheat - recheck : 187 F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - multiple cutting boards stained in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - two frying pans stored in kitchen hand wash sink - manager relocated pans - reviewed with manager that hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times and hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice cream freezer where scooping ice scream occurs added to counter area with display case - ice cream freezer moved over in the bar area - plans updated with PR Duke
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at beverage station - manager labeled bottles
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine - manager covered ice and cleaned drop plate
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